An hour east of Kathmandu is the small resort community of Nagarkot. The road to reach the town is steep, twisty, and rough, making a stop at the Buddha Peace Park a welcome respite. Hikers may choose to finish the journey to Nagarkot by taking the eight-kilometer Peace Park Hiking Trail into town. The trial offers even more panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas beyond. Carved out of the side of the Himalayan foothills, the park can be reached by climbing a series of steep steps, but…
